The Botanic Garden is a scenic, popular place for weddings and events. There are a number of picturesque settings for hire. As it is a public garden, no part may be hired exclusively.
The foyer of the Begonia House is available for weddings and cocktail functions from 5.00pm, after the House has closed to the public. The foyer takes up to 90 people at tables and 120 for standing receptions. The temperature is 16 - 20°C. Clients arrange their own catering, seating and sound systems. A catering kitchen is available.
The Magpie Lawn - above the Glenmore Street West entrance and below the Mariri Road entrance - is a spacious summer venue for large functions. There are toilets 400m away in the Main Garden.
The Dell - behind the Begonia House - is a good size for large picnics, functions and public performances. Three-phase power and water is available, and there are toilets nearby. Service vehicles are the only vehicles allowed in this area. Amplified music must stop at 10.00pm.
The Lily House is available for wedding photos but not functions. You can take photos here during the day when the Begonia House is open, provided:
The Sound Shell - just inside the Main Garden - can hold up to 600 people and has a stage. Toilets are located in the Main Garden.
The Treehouse Visitor Centre provides information and houses the Garden's administration office.
There is a seminar room and exhibition area that can be booked for seminars and workshops, but not social events. The seminar room seats up to 45 people in a theatre style seating arrangement, or 20 people around tables.
| Monday - Friday: | 9.00am - 4.00pm |
| Saturday and Sunday: | closed |
The Treehouse Visitor Centre manages bookings for all Botanic Garden venues apart from Picnic Café.
| Treehouse Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | (04) 499 1400 |
| Fax: | (04) 499 1903 |
| Email: | treehouse |
Picnic Café
Phone: (04) 472 6002
Department Details:
Parks and Gardens